TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Is there a limit to technological progress? - Clement Vidal
Many generations have felt they've reached the pinnacle of technological advancement. Yet, if you look back 100 years, the technologies we take for granted today would seem like impossible magic. So - will there be a point where we reach...
Bozeman Science
Wave Diffraction
In this video Paul Andersen explains how waves will diffract (or bend) around an obstacle or while traveling through and opening. Diffraction will be maximized when the size of the opening or obstacle matches the wavelength.
Bozeman Science
Genetic Drift
Paul Andersen describes genetic drift as a mechanism for evolutionary change. A population genetics simulator is used to show the importance of large population size in neutralizing random change. The near extinction of the northern...
SciShow
Why Owls Are Night Ninjas
Equipped with unique adaptations that make them both good at hunting and getting their creep on, owls are totally the ninjas of the bird world.
SciShow
Great Pacific Garbage Patch
Hank tells us about the enormous concentrations of plastic debris floating around in the Pacific Ocean, why they're there and why they're a problem.
SciShow
The Weird Optical Illusion that Changes the Moon's Size
The full moon might seem bigger on the horizon than when it's higher up, but when does it actually take up more space in the sky?
Be Smart
Do You Really Have Two Brains?
Are you a left-brained person or a right-brained person? Spoiler: You're neither.
Crash Course
Introduction to the Solar System
In today's Crash Course Astronomy, Phil takes a look at the explosive history of our cosmic backyard. We explore how we went from a giant ball of gas to the system of planets and other celestial objects we have today.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Are we living in a simulation? | Zohreh Davoudi
All life on Earth— living and inanimate, microscopic and cosmic— is governed by mathematical laws with apparently arbitrary constants. And this opens up a question: If the universe is completely governed by these laws, couldn't a...
Crash Course
Galaxies, part 1
The Milky Way is our neighborhood in the universe. It’s a galaxy and there are many others out there. Galaxies contain gas, dust, and billions of stars or more. They come in four main shapes: elliptical, spiral, peculiar, and irregular....
SciShow Kids
How Plastic Hurts the World
Recycling trash is one really important way that we can help the Earth stay clean! It's much better to recycle things than throw them away, but it's super important to recycle plastic! Jessi is here to tell you why!
3Blue1Brown
Limits | Chapter 7, Essence of calculus
What are limits? How are they defined? How are they used to define the derivative? What is L'Hospital's rule?
SciShow Kids
Meet the 5 Dwarf Planets!
Jessi introduces you to some of the most newly-named members of the solar system: the five dwarf planets!
SciShow Kids
Let’s Get Rolling! Physics for Kids
Jessi and Squeaks found a ton of rocks for their rock collection... but they're too heavy to get back to the fort! Join them as they figure out the perfect simple machine to help them out: the wheel and axle!
Bozeman Science
Matter as a Particle
In this video Paul Andersen explains how matter, like light, can be treated as both a particle and a wave. Louis de Broglie proposed that matter could act as a wave and described the wavelength of matter as a function of Planck's...
SciShow Kids
Make a Moon Puzzle!
Have you noticed that the moon looks different over the course of the month? Follow along with this fun activity to help you remember the different phases of the moon!
SciShow
The Biggest Volcano in the Solar System
Get to know Olympus Mons on Mars, the biggest volcano in the solar system, and find out why a planet that's smaller than Earth has volcanoes that are bigger than ours!
SciShow Kids
Comets and Asteroids!
Our journey through the solar system continues, as Jessi gives you a close look at comets and asteroids!
Curated Video
Newtons 2nd Law of Motion | Force, Mass, Acceleration
Newton's 2nd Law of Motion tells us that if a net force is applied to an object then that object will accelerate in the direction of the net force. This means that is a force a force is applied to an object, it will either speed up, slow...
Curated Video
The Fascinating World of Octopuses: From Fossils to Intelligence
In this video, the teacher discusses the fascinating world of octopuses, highlighting their ancient origins, short lifespans, multiple hearts and brains, intelligence, contortionist abilities, and unique defense mechanism of shooting...
Debunked
What's The Fastest Direction To Fly Around The World
How does the Earth's rotation affect the speed of an aircraft and duration of a flight? Why is it longer to fly east to west? How does the Coriolis Effect and Jet Stream affect this? Join us as we explore and explain this phenomenon!
Curated Video
The Fascinating World of Flamingos: A Closer Look at These Exuberant Water Birds
Flamingos are beautiful and vibrant water birds known for their long necks and distinctive pink feathers. They have specialized beaks for filtering their food from water and are excellent at balancing on one leg. Flamingos are monogamous...
Curated Video
The Big Cats: Leopards, Snow Leopards, and Cheetahs
In this video, we explore three famous big cats: the leopard, snow leopard, and cheetah. Each cat has its own unique characteristics and hunting strategies. From the leopard's incredible agility and adaptability to the snow leopard's...
Curated Video
The Importance of Order and Keeping Things Tidy
In this video, Moritz the mouse joins the host of the show "Human Nature" to talk about the importance of order and dispel myths about mice. Moritz shares his own experiences of being organized and explains how order extends beyond just...